Tamara J. Papendick, 65, of Pullman, WA passed away August 21, 2024 at Pullman Regional Hospital.  Tamara was born April 15, 1959 in Merced, California to Ben & Jeannine (Carlton) Beard.  She grew up in a military family living in many different locations.  Tamara graduated from high school in Huntington Beach, CA.  She later moved to Washington state where she met Loren Papendick in 1990 spending their life together since that time.  They moved to Pullman, WA in 2007 where they have made their home since.  Tamara worked as a customer service representative in retail sales through the years.  She enjoyed gardening and driftwood plant art.  She and Loren operated T & L Driftwood Design.  Some of Tamie's most cherished memories were at the beach.  She loved and adored her husband and their time together, especially on the peaceful garden patio they created.  She is survived by her husband Loren at their Pullman home; two sisters Carrie LeBeau and Vicki Wester; and two brothers Steve & Robert Beard.  Tamara was preceded in death by her parents.  No public services are planned.  Corbeill Funeral Home of Pullman, WA has been entrusted with arrangements.